Epson XP error - ink pad replacement and reset of the printer using a code / key.

My XP printer stopped working and the error on screen was the ink pad is at the end of service life contact Epson support. For £10 and about an hours work it's simple and very cost effective for any DIY enthusiast to do the same. See below and the end of the video to see where I ordered the new ink pads from and the access code needed to reset the printer.

Video covers XP-500, 520, 540, and XP-600 to XP-860 models (XP-510, 530 use same pads but different installation approach).

[vanessacompton-pierce]

Update. I got the new potty and put it all back together (my printer is an Epson XP-640 but it was very much the same) downloaded the programme while I was waiting for the post to arrive. Then followed instructions and all went smoothly. Unplugged USB Cable and checked again and yes printer all working. Thankyou very much for this easy to follow video. How kind of you to offer it. I can now use all my stash of inks and saved myself a load of money on a new printer.

[dbees]

As Gary said below, an excellent video, easy to follow. It works exactly as the video for an XP-760, no hiccups, no cross words. Well done Tristram O.😃

[heeldrive]

Very well done. Found WIC pads from China for like $6US. Took about 15 minutes to complete the entire process of disassembly, clean tank, replace pads and reassemble. I have been a lifetime user of epson products and it is totally disappointing to have them declare a product obsolete and make it non-functioning through software. Thank you for the video.

[Thultmark]

Many thanks for your brilliantly clear and helpful instructions. I've gone through the whole process without any problems and the printer now appears to work perfectly. My printer is an XP-630 so not identical but it is nevertheless essentially the same machine. 
Interestingly, I did not even need a reset key at the end but simply switched on the machine and it worked straight away. I reused the old pads which I think will be just fine. One word of advice: put on gloves if you rinse and reuse the pads! I didn't and I will now have inky hands for the next few weeks...

The printer has been a totally reliable workhorse for years so no complaints there but I am disappointed that Epson are making it so difficult to service and repair. Their online help pages are directly misleading and unhelpful.

[roydavies]

Excellent and like other users really pleased that I could “recycle” my XP-620, rather than putting a perfectly usable printer into landfill. For my XP-620 the instructions are slightly different. At 06:14 it says there is no need to remove the front screw (part of 2) holding the tank in place, for the XP-620 you do need to remove this screen

[paulferguson]

I would really like to thank you for an extremely straightforward set-up/repair/OctoInkjet contact info which has saved me a couple of hundred pounds - MUCH APPRECIATED! Simple to do in 15-20 minutes after watching! Cheers bud!

[garykoehler]

Excellent video. I just replaced the ink pads on my XP-830 by watching it. I doubt seriously that I would have figured it out without your help.

[freakbiker]

Finally got my parts and did this with your guidance. I can't thank you enough. Epson emailed me saying it's time to buy another printer. I love the XP-810 and you can't get printers with these options anymore. Hopefully I'm good as new now.

[juliangoddard]

Many thanks for this video. I followed your instructions, to the letter, and now the printer is restored. Very much appreciated.

[robertmonte]

Your very detailed instructions were extremely helpful for ink pad replacement and reset of my printer, an Epson XP-630. I followed your instructions step by step. With the soiled ink pad you have to be double careful and use plastic gloves and a plastic bag. In cleaning out the excess ink reservoir I also have a helpful suggestion. Spray Oxi Clean Laundry Stain Remover in the reservoir, swish it around and rinse with hot water. Even drying out the reservoir with a paper towel, the towel was completely clean. The messiest part of the procedure was the easiest. With your fantastic instructions, and my little helpful hint it makes a complicated procedure easier than I thought. Thanks again.

[danjrash]

Just a note to say thank you for the detailed explanation, like other folks I don't have the same printer as you but this is essentially the same process for the XP-520 which worked flawlessly.

[homeopathyschoolinternatio]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much. I can also add that the steps, screws, colors, etc are all identical for the XP-830. The part number for the waste bin (w/pads) is Epson part # 612162.

[frankchin]

I rarely comment on YouTube but this video has been absolutely brilliant. I successfully replaced the inkpads and reset the waste ink counter on my Epson XP750 with ease. Thank you Tristram O!!! 😊😊😊

[fionanoconnell]

I'd like to add my thanks and congratulations to the man who made this video - it's absolutely excellent! His calm, clear voice delivered such precise detail - I just felt a confidence doing the job with his video playing as a guide. Pure brilliant - thank you!

[Linda-igsq]

This video just saved me the cost of a new printer. Worked perfectly for XP-760. Replacement ink pads and reset key obtained from Octoinkjet for £14.95. Thank you for the very clear instructions.

[matthewtrow]

Thank you kind sir, worked a treat.
The XP-860 did start throwing up this error before we ordered the replacement + key, but it was intermittent.
After the replacement arrived, the printer was still working, so we just waited about 10 days until it was permanently erroring - then replaced.
I think if you fail to do that, the printer software more that likely will still see the ink waste pot as full - not sure, didn't want to risk it.

[studio_auckland]

Followed this step by step and my printer is now working perfectly. Thank you for being so detailed and clear.

[stevehollis]

Hi, can I just say -thank you for taking the time to do this video - it was perfect thanks.
& also to anyone that stumbles on this video - I also bought the pads & reset code from octoink & it was great - no issues at all with either the pads or reset code - & with the help of this video it all went really well - thanks again.

[wendybannister]

Hi, just to say 'Thankyou' without your video I would not have had the confidence to try this, followed your instructions to the letter and also purchased the pads and reset code from Octoink, no issues with either it was easy and I'm not really computer confident. (we still had pencil and paper when i was at school!) -thanks again.

[Alanicus]

I've had this problem on my XP530 which is the same principle and this has given me the confidence to have a go at replacing the pads myself. I've ordered a complete pads/reset kit from Octoinkjet for £17